– Manuscript – Anyone who has learned a foreign language knows how uncomfortable the experience can be. But learning a new language is also enjoyable, meaningful and humorous. The play “English” explores those ideas and more. The comedy is about four Iranian students in an upper-level English class preparing to take the TOEFL, the Test of English as a Foreign Language. … [Read more...] about Play Explores Humor, Complexity of Learning English
Archives for April 2023
Change of Heart (Idioms)
– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! The expression "change of heart" sounds like a medical operation. But let's listen to Dan and Anna just to be sure. Speaker A: Dan, how did the audition go? Did you get the part?Speaker B: No. They told me I was perfect for the role.Speaker A: Well then, what happened?Speaker B: I guess the director had a change of heart. … [Read more...] about Change of Heart (Idioms)
Businesses Use AI Tools Despite Risks
– Manuscript – More American businesses are starting to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to come up with new ideas and to deal with customers. Mattel is known for making children’s toys. The company recently used an AI image generator called DALL-E to come up with ideas for new Hot Wheels toy cars. The used vehicle seller CarMax is using ChatGPT to gather … [Read more...] about Businesses Use AI Tools Despite Risks
3D-printed Rocket Fails Minutes after Florida Launch
– Manuscript – A rocket made almost entirely of 3D-printed parts started its first flight late Wednesday but failed to reach orbit. The 33-meter-long rocket, called Terran 1, took off from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The startup company Relativity Space created 85 percent of the rocket using 3D printing technology. Most parts came from the company’s large printing center in … [Read more...] about 3D-printed Rocket Fails Minutes after Florida Launch
French Bulldog Becomes US Top Dog
– Manuscript – For the first time in about 30 years, Americans have a new favorite kind of dog, the American Kennel Club (AKC) says. The organization announced this week that the French bulldog became the most popular purebred dog in the United States last year. The powerful dog with the sleepy expression on its face edged out the Labrador retriever breed for the top … [Read more...] about French Bulldog Becomes US Top Dog
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